THE draw for the first two rounds of the 2026 Challenge Cup will take place on Monday, November 24.
The first-round draw will include 34 sides from the community game, with the 21 clubs due to play in next season’s expanded Championship then joining for the second round.
Significantly, regionalisation has been introduced to both draws to in 2026 Challenge Cup details confirmed with key dates revealed
THE draw for the first two rounds of the 2026 Challenge Cup will take place on Monday, November 24.
The first-round draw will include 34 sides from the community game, with the 21 clubs due to play in next season’s expanded Championship then joining for the second round.
Significantly, regionalisation has been introduced to both draws to in